Cold Reading Trio

Cold Reading Trio explores the territory between original and imitation in a constantly evolving musical dialog. They construct electro-acoustic environments featuring two-way interactions between live instruments and processed samples of these instruments created in real-time. The result is a texture encompassing the complete spectral range between the extremes of acoustic and electric sound.Every time Cold Reading Trio performs the experience is completely different. The group’s variety of instruments creates a shifting palette of sound, which is then augmented and multiplied by live layered sampling. Sometimes spoken text, vocalizations, or even the introduction of the band’s members and other banter in-between improvisations become part of the musical landscape and are fair game for sampling, processing, and/or storing for later use. Prepared samples of found sounds, computer generated signals, glitches, and pre-recorded musical excepts are also used as source materials.The members of the group refuse to settle into pre-defined roles and are constantly experimenting and evolving. Each member has the ability to step-up and claim solo space or to be comfortable in a supporting role. Large-scale form is important to Cold Reading Trio and each improvisation unfolds its form in a unique way.read reviews of Cold Reading Trio's CD "Life of Ghost" get "Life of Ghost" at CDbaby or iTunes